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Pilot project makes beaches more user friendly for all
With a number of popular beaches located within close proximity of Perth’s CBD, three Local Governments have worked together to develop a series of best…
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Local Government FOCUS commits to sustainability
The Local Government FOCUS office recently engaged CarbonetiX to install fluoro mirror reflectors in its fluoroescent light fittings. The process, known as delamping, replaces one…
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Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre goes solar
Mitchell Shire Council in Central Victoria is leading by example, switching its Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre hot water to solar. Council engaged sustainable utility…
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New image builds unity for Fraser Coast
Fraser Coast Regional Council is using a multifaceted approach, incorporating strategic marketing and communications, to build unity and regional pride among its recently amalgamated residents.…
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Bendigo wins national urban design award for CBD
In September, the City of Greater Bendigo took out the prestigious 2008 Australian Award for Urban Design, recognising the transformation of its CBD over the…
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Coffs Harbour’s first solar building
Rigby House is to become the first solar powered public building in Coffs Harbour. A solar grid feed system to be installed on the roof…
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Improving donated asset information
With long term sustainability a primary goal for Local Government, effective lifecycle management of high value infrastructure assets has become increasingly important. Recognising this challenge,…
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Forward thinking pays off
The City of Whittlesea is now entering an exciting and challenging phase of growth. With an extensive planning framework in place, Council’s vision for a…
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Growth area councils make a united front
With one in four Australians currently living in a metropolitan growth area, and that figure expected to rise to one in three in the next…
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Looking after our precious resource
Water is a major focus for Whittlesea Council. Its 2006 Sustainable Water Use Plan sets an ambitious goal to reduce relative potable water use by…
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Innovative water savings at golf course
In what is considered to be a first in the golf industry, Council is constructing a turf nursery and sub surface irrigation project at its…
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Sustaining sport during drought
The City of Whittlesea recently became home to Australia’s first ‘Soccer Real’ synthetic turf soccer pitch, enabling local clubs to continue playing sport during the…
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